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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.52, 4,167 and 829.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.52, 4,167 and 829.68 is: 1,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.52 : 4,167 = 829.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.52/4,167 = 829.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.52x = 4,167 × 829.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.52x = 3,457,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,276.56/2,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.74

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